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No way! 😱

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  Fear Factor: Does Cancer Detection Scare You?      Nowadays, there are multiple tools—and sometimes fools—that can either scare you or help with detection, ranging from genetic testing with Mapmygenome to scanning using the Sascan machine. Fool You? Why? Sometimes, in the rush to start treatment, you may not weigh all the pros and cons of the options, such as chemotherapy versus hormonal therapy, among others. Hospitals or doctors might push you toward what they believe is right, rather than prioritizing what you feel is best for you. This is similar to initial atomic research agreements, where terms often favored the party providing the technology. Likewise, any agreement you sign is typically biased toward the party drafting it. It’s crucial to do your own research before making a decision. Sascan: A Reliable Tool While I haven’t personally used the Sascan machine, I believe it to be a reliable tool developed by Dr. Subhash Narayan. He also helped me understand the physics behind o
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Dil (heart): prophylaxis (antibiotic and cleaning)

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 Some systemic heart diseases can be indicated by the health of your gums. When a patient walks in, you can’t just start cleaning immediately. You need to have a conversation and build trust so they feel comfortable sharing their medical information privately. Trust tends to be better established or already present when patients are referred by someone they trust. I understand that conditions like pacemakers or valve issues often require antibiotic prophylaxis before cleaning (to prevent infective endocarditis, also known as subacute bacterial endocarditis or SABE). Older pacemakers, which lack shielding, can be affected by ultrasonic scalers. In such cases, hand scaling may be the safer option, although it is more tedious. It’s essential to follow recommendations and seek clearance or guidance from a cardiologist or periodontist. Bacteria entering through the gums can lead to arterial plaque, atherosclerosis, and heart issues, as supported by various studies (e.g.,  Harvard Health ).
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Rotten apple: Decay in one tooth can spread to the neighboring tooth, just like a rotten apple can spoil another. Not stay hungry, stay foolish: Stay healthy, stay good.

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 Decay—in truth, society, or even in teeth—could be better aligned by our dear orthodontist friends, ensuring no cyclic relapse. Toothsi speechless:  While scanning by a dental technician seems acceptable, the delivery of treatment must be done by a dentist. Surprisingly, actors and actresses often seem to possess better orthodontic "knowledge" than actual orthodontists. Why can’t they run preventive care measures or educational campaigns, like the Gutka campaign by an actor, alongside corrective measures? I'm sure they are Disclaimer:  Educational campaigns are acceptable, but not *advertisements. Google Ads remains a question mark, as their policies frequently change—often seeming to align with their own interests or pressure from larger entities. This is solely my professional point of view, coming from the preventive and community dentistry department, though my knowledge in this area is limited. In my final year, I got my highest marks in orthodontics and thought, &q
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Gargle

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 Gargoyles, scary stuff... or red gums? Or that ad showing blood on your apple bite? 😉 Or blood as you brush? What's this all about, you ask? Sometimes it's about deep cleaning, sometimes routine dental cleaning. Now, I'll tell you the trick behind effective cleaning: If your hygienist—or better yet, your dentist—does it personally, each tooth gets individual attention from all directions. A quick visual examination with a mouth mirror or probe doesn't achieve that level of detail. Getting this done annually is recommended. The choice is yours! With this, you can gain a deeper understanding of your oral health—and sometimes even your general health (we'll get to that). After routine cleaning, our textbooks recommend using Chlorhex ADS (Dr. Reddy's is a reliable brand) for two weeks post-cleaning, morning and night, with the water flosser mentioned earlier. Use it as prescribed—don’t purchase it unless recommended by your dentist. Alternatively,  Colgate Gentle
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 What have you noticed? Headaches, neck aches, running around in circles getting MRIs, and visiting specialist neurosurgeons... Simple solution:  Go for a routine checkup. Trust your dentist and share what’s in your heart and mind. Share all your issues—dentists usually have time to listen if you’ve booked an appointment in a private practice. Build a relationship with them. It could just be a TMJ issue. Hello! What’s that?  MPDS (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome)—basically, all that exam stress students face, like the dental student I saw in college who tragically committed suicide. Later, I started this chatbot (available this year) or ChatGPT to be there for your deepest worries, with instructions set in the background.  Try it here . Art of Living meditation was conducted in college for other students we attended, to bring some happiness into their lives. I’ve also set it on my WhatsApp auto-greeting with instructions for cases when patients reach out and we aren’t always there
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O-water flosser

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  Oracura : Along with brushing your teeth, if you already have dental work—especially a lot of it, like Class 2 fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants in your mouth (from my experience, you can directly call the company on their company number and ask for an Ortho top tip as well)—it helps to really go into the crevices. Preferably, don’t buy the expensive ones; go for the one that is around 2k. They are very helpful, and they sometimes provide you with a demo video on how to use the water flosser. Otherwise, you can visit our site and watch the videos we’ve made to help you with mouthwashing, based on the one recommended by your dentist, orthodontist, or periodontist.  Watch here . The mouthwash options include Colgate or Dr. Reddy's (we'll get to that later), and tongue cleaning can be done with the bristles of the Oral B brush previously mentioned, instead of damaging the villi of your taste buds, which are sensitive to Indian spices.  Learn more about tongue brushes vs. t
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What’s next? Visit

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  Preventive Dental Care: Elite Dental Club We hope your dreams come true with better health. What are you good at? What’s fun for you? What makes you smile while doing it? What’s the byproduct? Money. Is your HR placing you in a role that keeps you smiling with confidence and working productively? Contact us if you wish for our team of clinics to help your HR give your team a smile. Cleaning can remove tartar/plaque. What’s plaque? That dirt you wish you didn’t have. It can be at, below, or above the gum margin, and it needs to be professionally cleaned. If you keep brushing hard in the wrong way without guidance from your hygienist or dentist, you will eventually wear down the enamel with your toothbrush. I’ve noticed that the old electric Oral-B brushes with rotary movement were cutting the tooth and causing more damage than good. Hopefully, their new AI-launched brushes have corrected this issue. Generally, we recommend the  Oral-B Medium Bristles Toothbrush  (Pro-Health Gum wit
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